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TJ BOOM Fishing 

4.9
(106 reviews)
 
State licensed
 West Swordfish Street 211, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States–
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TJ BOOM Fishing 

South Padre Island, TX, United States
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24 ft
6
4.9
(106 reviews)

TJ BOOM Fishing was founded by Captain TJ. Being a Texan native, he's been fishing the Lower Laguna Madre since he was a kid. He grew up knowing he'll be guiding trips in these waters and sharing his knowledge with other people.

Capt. TJ has been featured in publications such as The Texas sportsman tracking outdoors Saltwater angler magazine, Rancho Pisto Pesca Texas coastal Espn radio, and Local Fox. His mission is to teach the future anglers of this sport and the importance of conservation. Capt. TJ is certified with Texas Parks and wildlife as a youth angler instructor and has been certified for 4 years

Your adventure starts on a 24' Dargel Boat that accommodates up to 6 anglers. This new model was built in 2019 and features the latest 200 HP Suzuki outboard engine. Besides modern navigational equipment, the boat also has a live bait tank.

Explore the area's inshore waters and target Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Mangrove Snapper. Switch between different fishing techniques and see which one gets you the most fish.

Capt. TJ will take care of your fishing equipment, including live bait and lures. He also provides bottled water for the trip and cleans your catch when catching is done. You only need to purchase your fishing license and pack your snacks.

Come on down and visit TJ BOOM Fishing at South Padre Island Texas!

TJ BOOM Fishing was founded by Captain TJ. Being a Texan native, he's been fishing the Lower Laguna Madre since he was a kid. He grew up knowing he'll be guiding trips in these waters and sharing his knowledge with other people.

Capt. TJ has been featured in publications such as The Texas sportsman tracking outdoors Saltwater angler magazine, Rancho Pisto Pesca Texas coastal Espn radio, and Local Fox. His mission is to teach the future anglers of this sport and the importance of conservation. Capt. TJ is certified with Texas Parks and wildlife as a youth angler instructor and has been certified for 4 years

Your adventure starts on a 24' Dargel Boat that accommodates up to 6 anglers. This new model was built in 2019 and features the latest 200 HP Suzuki outboard engine. Besides modern navigational equipment, the boat also has a live bait tank.

Explore the area's inshore waters and target Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Mangrove Snapper. Switch between different fishing techniques and see which one gets you the most fish.

Capt. TJ will take care of your fishing equipment, including live bait and lures. He also provides bottled water for the trip and cleans your catch when catching is done. You only need to purchase your fishing license and pack your snacks.

Come on down and visit TJ BOOM Fishing at South Padre Island Texas!

Tj Reyna
Captain
Tj Reyna
10 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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October 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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Early morning quickie
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:25 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Aug 31
Speckled Trout
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Plastics only
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+1
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Power Couple Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Speckled Trout
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+1
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Family time is the best time!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.9
106 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (131)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (106)

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Rob Gordon
Rob Gordon
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
Plastics only on March 11, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

We had a fantastic trip with TJ Boom. He provided top-quality gear and did a great job teaching me and my 13-year-old some new techniques for catching trout. TJ was patient, knowledgeable, and clearly knows the water well. We caught plenty of trout, including a few nice keepers that turned into excellent fish tacos later that day. Highly recommend booking a trip with TJ if you’re looking for a fun and productive day on the water.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Tj Reyna
Response from Captain

thank yall safe travels

Robert Daugherty
Robert Daugherty
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Fishing!
3 Hour Power Couple Trip on May 12, 2026 • 2 adults

TJ is great! He really knows his fishing spots! We had a great time and caught a lot of fish! Highly recommend!

Tj Reyna
Response from Captain

thank yall!!! safe travels!

Yvonne Conroy
Yvonne Conroy
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fun time
Early morning quickie on July 15, 2026 • 4 adults

had a great time fishing today

Tj Reyna
Response from Captain

any photos for mag

April Plumbtree
April Plumbtree
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Plastics only on May 28, 2026 • 2 adults

We caught our limit!

Tj Reyna
Response from Captain

ty very much!!

Thomas Alexander
Thomas Alexander
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
thanks capt Vic
Early morning quickie on May 9, 2026 • 2 adults

great time and caught fish!

Tj Reyna
Response from Captain

ty for trusting us!!!

FAQs about TJ BOOM Fishing

TJ BOOM Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Early morning quickie (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Plastics only (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Power Couple Trip (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - Family time is the best time! (5 hours)
When you book a trip with TJ BOOM Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box 2 ice chests
  • Radar
Trips booked with TJ BOOM Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Some trips are live bait and some are not just depends on you!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Its 3 dollars per trout and 4 dollars for reds)
  • Drinks (We provide water)
TJ BOOM Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
TJ BOOM Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with TJ BOOM Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Tj Reyna
Tj Reyna
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
5 Fishing Reports
106 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019
About Captain TJ Welcome aboard! I'm Captain TJ, your trusted guide out of South Padre Island, Texas. With over a decade of experience, I run a 24-foot Dargel boat powered by a 250 SS Suzuki, offering plenty of room and speed for an unforgettable fishing adventure. We specialize in targeting big speckled trout and redfish, but we also chase flounder and black drum. Our local knowledge is second to none—we know these waters like the back of our hand. Our expertise has been recognized in several tournaments, including first-place finishes in 2025. As true locals, my family and I live just minutes from the dock. My wife is an eighth-grade science teacher in Port Isabel, and our kids attend local schools, so we're deeply rooted in this community. When you choose TJ Boom Fishing, you're choosing local expertise and a passion for the waters of South Padre Island. Pick local, pick the best—pick TJ Boom Fishing!
Tj Reyna
Tj Reyna
5
reports
106
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
About Captain TJ Welcome aboard! I'm Captain TJ, your trusted guide out of South Padre Island, Texas. With over a decade of experience, I run a 24-foot Dargel boat powered by a 250 SS Suzuki, offering plenty of room and speed for an unforgettable fishing adventure. We specialize in targeting big speckled trout and redfish, but we also chase flounder and black drum. Our local knowledge is second to none—we know these waters like the back of our hand. Our expertise has been recognized in several tournaments, including first-place finishes in 2025. As true locals, my family and I live just minutes from the dock. My wife is an eighth-grade science teacher in Port Isabel, and our kids attend local schools, so we're deeply rooted in this community. When you choose TJ Boom Fishing, you're choosing local expertise and a passion for the waters of South Padre Island. Pick local, pick the best—pick TJ Boom Fishing!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Solid trip and we caught fish!
    Chuck W.
    Chuck W.
  • Awesome trip!
    Rob G.
    Rob G.
  • Second trip with TJ!
    Philip B.
    Philip B.
  • Terrific Trout Trip
    Erin T.
    Erin T.
  • Awesome fishing!
    Liz R.
    Liz R.
  • excellent experience
    Carlos P.
    Carlos P.
  • Great Birthday Surprise
    Deborah T.
    Deborah T.
  • Great Fathers Day weekend !!
    Ray C.
    Ray C.
  • June fishing trip
    Wendi B.
    Wendi B.
  • Morning fishing trip South Padre island
    Kevin G.
    Kevin G.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Dargel Boats
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki outboard
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
2 ice chests
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Some trips are live bait and some are not just depends on you!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Its 3 dollars per trout and 4 dollars for reds
Drinks
We provide water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in South Padre Island to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Youngest weve had is 3 years old were certified with texas parks and wildlfife as youth angler instructors
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in South Padre Island right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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